Varanasi: Tripura organised an event titled Showcasing Tripura at Varanasi in Varanasi on July 21 with an aim to display its famous GI tagged organic Tripura Queen Pineapple and a variety of other agri-horti produces alongside its rich handloom and handicrafts industry, tourism, rubber and bamboo produce.
The event - supported by seven departments of Tripura, namely, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Tribal Welfare Department, Forest Department, Industry Department, Handloom and Handicrafts, and Tourism Department -- was executed by North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest of the event, Ratan Lal Nath, Tripura Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Power, reiterated the State Government’s commitment to promote local produce, artisans, and the land as such. He talked about the need to GI certify the unique produce and products to preserve and promote tradition.
Talking about the focus of the government, he said that it was essential for the rest of India and the world to recognise the potential of the State both in terms of produce/ product availability and its geography. The State is promoting innovation, food processing and allied industries and making it tourist friendly and accessible.
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